Rugby82 0 #1 August 16, 2011 Just received my new UPT 25" risers with Louie Loops and a new set of Slinks. I have switched canopies a couple of times for myself and others with slinks which was pretty simple with used risers. The problem with brand new risers is that the top of the risers where you put the slinks through are still straight and not set like a ^ (see picture) with used risers. Because of this it was pretty hard to get the Slinks through which eventually worked out but I had to flex and fold the top of the risers. Is there a standard way, like folding the sides under, to set the top of the risers properly to give them a nice ^ shape or does this happen naturally?Blue skies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerolim 7 #2 August 16, 2011 You have to fold sides under,... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #3 August 16, 2011 this is a good example of : ask your rigger scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rugby82 0 #4 August 16, 2011 Rigger is on holiday. There are lot of riggers here so I thought I could ask here just to make sure.Blue skies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #5 August 16, 2011 Yes, you just fold them under. http://www.chutingstar.com/expertadvice_en/rigging/79-installing-slinks-with-bumpers.html"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skydivesg 7 #6 August 17, 2011 I know this may sound obvious but the reason I'm posting is because someone actually screwed this up recently. Be certain you run the Slinks through both, the Louie Loop and the riser loop not just the Louie Loop. There are some soft links made by other companies which are just slightly shorter than the PD Slinks. This is what prompted the individual to use only the Louie Loop when he hooked them up. Luckily it was caught before a desastrous outcome.Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rugby82 0 #7 August 18, 2011 Even with the PD Slinks it was pretty hard to get them through both the top of the riser and the Louie Loop. Made my fist jump with the risers yesterday and oh boy they are looooong. Even with my 6'7" and long arms I had to reach to remove my slider. The Louie Loops are really nice and work perfect. Really lovin it.Blue skies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverek 63 #8 August 18, 2011 QuoteEven with the PD Slinks it was pretty hard to get them through both the top of the riser and the Louie Loop. Get PD Reserve Slinks - they are longer and only few bucks more expensive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
